Tour Operators
Agents Are Sailing With TravelBrands Encore Cruises
TravelBrands Encore Cruises, along with Norwegian Cruise Line, set sail from New York with 70 travel agents recently on a Seminar at Sea aboard the Norwegian Joy. Recognizing the importance of FAM trips as the best way to help agents understand a product or destination so they can sell it to their clients, TravelBrands’ annual event is something that everyone looks forward to. Not only did agents have the opportunity to experience all the amenities on board, the group was also able to enjoy a number of excursions and visit a number of sites during the week. Some of these...
Go Exploring With Collette
In response to the growing consumer demand for small group travel, Collette has introduced 29 new Explorations tours. The announcement was made by the operator’s president and chief brand officer, Jaclyn Leibl-Cote. Collette now offers 44 small group Explorations tours, making this small group travel style the fastest growing and largest of all of its travel styles and tour offerings. Of its new tours, Sicily and Its Isles and Alaska’s Northern Lights are among Collette’s Top 5 small group Explorations tours. Leibl-Cote pointed out that: “Many travellers want to...
Discounts From G Adventures
G Adventures has released its trip departure list for July, and the number of trips available to book increases to 1,300 trips in more than 50 countries. This represents the highest number of trips operating since the onset of the pandemic and heralds a welcome return to tourism for local communities in the countries visited. In July, Laos also returns, which means the reopening of G Adventures’ popular ‘Indochina loop’ experiences in Asia, taking travellers to Cambodia, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam in one trip. And with 20% off trips departing before July 31, 2022 (when booked...
Globus & Cosmos Unveil 2023 Faith-Based Tours
Globus and Cosmos have unveiled a robust portfolio of faith-based vacations for 2023, including adding a NEW Camino de Santiago: The Scenic Portuguese Route itinerary to its line-up. Stéphanie Bishop, managing director of the Globus family of brands, said: “These tours invite travellers on inspiring journeys to walk in the footsteps of those who came before us and search for passion while following the Passion of Christ.” Bishop continued: “And in 2023, Globus and Cosmos guests can follow visionaries across the globe from France to Portugal, Greece to Turkey, Italy to Israel...
Transat Names Sareault As Commercial Director – Quebec
Transat A.T. Inc. has named Julie Sareault to the position of Commercial Director - Québec, effective July 4. Sareault is currently Manager, National Sales for Air Transat and succeeds Karine Gagnon who was recently promoted to General Manager of Transat Distribution Canada (TDC). Joseph Adamo, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Transat, said: "I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Julie to head up our Quebec business operations. A gifted leader and communicator, she is the ideal person to take on this new role with over 20 years of experience in the tour operator,...
Dive Into Summer With Sunwing
Travel agents can help their clients kick off the summer by booking them on an all-inclusive vacation package down south during Sunwing’s Dive Into Summer Sale. Agents’ customers can save up to $1,200 per couple when they book at popular hotel chains Princess Hotels & Resorts, RIU Hotels & Resorts, Royalton Luxury Resorts and more. In order to take advantage of the summer savings, agents must book their clients by June 26, 2022 for travel between June 13, 2022 and Aug. 27, 2022. Go to www.sunwing.ca for...
Emirates Vacations Arrives In Canada
Emirates Vacations -- the tour operating arm of Dubai-based Emirates Airlines -- has officially rolled out its offerings to the Canadian market. The tour company offers tailored holidays to Dubai and destinations across Asia, Africa, the Indian Ocean and the Middle East at great value. With Emirates Vacations, Canadians can experience the convenience of a one-stop personalized travel solution for holidays. Flights, hotel stays and local experiences can all be planned by agents with destination expertise, and who are available on a 24/7 basis to support travellers throughout their...
Canadians Can Celebrate With Evan Evans
Evan Evans Tours, has unveiled its exclusive collection of Royal tours and special exhibits in celebration of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee. Tom Macklin, Managing Director of Evan Evans Tours, said: “There’s never been a better time in history to explore the magic of Britain’s royal heritage, given this special milestone of the 70th anniversary of the accession to the throne of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We are celebrating this once-in-a-lifetime occasion with access to Royal tours and events during these year-long Platinum Jubilee...